Articles from the June 26, 2013 edition

In a unanimous decision last week, the Montana Supreme Court overturned a District Court ruling that prevented the movement of Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Reservation. This clears the way for about half of the bison to be taken to the Fort... Full story

A committee met at the courthouse on June 20 to vote on revisions to the Valley County Resource Use Plan. Envisioned in 1973 as something necessary for the “health, safety and welfare of the county,” the first interim plan was written in 1991...

A couple of dry days prevented flash flooding in Valley County Monday night, even though Glasgow received .83 inches of rain. The National Weather Service in Glasgow warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain for most of northeast Montana on Monday... Full story

Last week we went to Boulder, Mont., to visit family and friends. On the entire 800-mile round trip, I was constantly amazed at the beauty in the state of Montana. The whole way there, we saw pastures and crops that were emerald green. Every once in...

Hello again from Brenden Farms. Last week I was in Helena for most of the week. I had a meeting with DNRC and DEQ about the revolving loan funds for water and waste water projects for communities in M...

During these troubled times I find it fitting to write about patriotism. The dictionary says that one who loves and is loyal to their country and does so with zealous support is a patriot. We automatically think of those who serve or have served... Full story

Working as a reporter has given me the opportunity to cover a great many things. When I was a cub reporter, I was pretty eager to cover everything. I do mean everything. While covering an inspirational speaker, I became enamored by one of his...

Dear Editor: My wife and I are traveling through Montana with our horses in a trailer with living quarters. When we came through Glasgow (the week of June 16), we were having a difficult time finding somewhere to stall or pasture our horses overnight... Full story

My last week presented me the occasion to rummage through stored “junk.” Remember, one man’s junk is another man’s treasurer. Anyway, this prompted more “does anyone remember” thoughts. Do any of you cowboys remember saddle cinches made... Full story

Max A. Enseleit, 86, died of natural causes on Friday, March 1, 2013, in Lolo, Mont., at a local care facility. He was lucid and aware right up to his final moments, when his body failed him. He was...

Karson Walter Costello, age 1½, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, from a medication accident at his home in Malta, Mont. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 27, at 11...

It’s a good problem to have. As the timeless baseball adage goes, “You can never have enough pitching.” The Glasgow Reds might be the exception. The Reds are 23-4 on the season, collecting a doz... Full story

This year, nine rodeos from across the region have sanctioned with NILE. Being a NILE-sanctioned rodeo allows their top-placing team the opportunity to compete at the NILE Ranch Rodeo Finals in October. The schedule of sanctioned rodeos is as...

The Opheim Little League Twins played the Scobey Red Sox last week. The final score was 8-4 in favor of the Red Sox. In the first, Scobey scored two runs. In the second, each team scored one run. In... Full story

The Glasgow High School football staff will be putting on two football camps in July to include high school, middle school and the youth football age group (3rd-6th grades). The first camp is for the high school and middle school programs. The high... Full story

State wildlife investigators are seeking help from the public regarding the illegal killing of a doe pronghorn antelope last week south of Glasgow in Valley County. Glasgow-area Montana Fish,... Full story